KVS / NVS Current Affairs — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 16 Sept 2026
Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling for mandatory coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month
On 16 September 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved raising the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
32nd World Ozone Day celebrated in Mumbai; India's Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard launched
On 16 September 2026, the Environment Ministry held the national celebration of the 32nd World Ozone Day in Mumbai with the theme 'Global Action for a Cooler Planet', where MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh launched India's Net Zero Portal and the NAPCC Dashboard.
MHA declares Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA
On 16 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Ministry of Home Affairs had declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
World Circular Economy Forum 2026 concludes in Gandhinagar
On 16 September 2026, the two-day World Circular Economy Forum 2026 (WCEF2026) concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, after bringing together around 2,700 delegates and 260 speakers from over 60 countries.
20 NCC girl cadets complete 'Aparajita – Parang La 2026' high-altitude trek
On 16 September 2026, the All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek 'Aparajita – Parang La 2026' of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) was flagged in at Karzok, Ladakh, after 20 girl cadets crossed the 5,578-metre Parang La Pass.
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth begins official visit to Russia (16–18 September)
On 16 September 2026, Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth began an official visit to Russia, running until 18 September, to strengthen India-Russia defence and military-to-military cooperation.
DGFT exempts export consignments up to ₹3 lakh from RCMC requirement
On 16 September 2026, the government introduced a de minimis exemption so that export consignments with a Free-on-Board (FOB) value of up to ₹3 lakh no longer need a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Certificate of Registration.
NITI Aayog launches second edition of India Electric Mobility Index
On 16 September 2026, NITI Aayog launched the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) report at a workshop on State EV policies, where Rajiv Gauba called electric mobility a 'strategic imperative' for Viksit Bharat.
Government reconstitutes Central Board of Film Certification with 18 members
On 16 September 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notified the reconstitution of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with 18 members, for three years or until further orders.
Tue, 15 Sept 2026
22nd India–US exercise Yudh Abhyas opens at Auli and Mahajan
On 15 September 2026, the opening ceremony of the 22nd edition of the India–US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas was held at the Auli Foreign Training Node, Uttarakhand, with training also under way at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
Five States and Delhi sign Kishau Multipurpose Project agreement for dam on Tons river
On 15 September 2026, the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi signed the Kishau Multipurpose Project agreement in New Delhi, in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah and Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil.
PLFS August 2026: LFPR rises to 55.6%, unemployment rate steady at 5.0%
On 15 September 2026, MoSPI released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) monthly bulletin for August 2026, showing the labour force participation rate (15+ years) up to 55.6% and the unemployment rate stable at 5.0%.
Finance Ministry: UPI stays free for all person-to-person payments and 96% of merchant payments
On 15 September 2026, the Finance Ministry clarified that under the new UPI framework, all person-to-person UPI transactions remain free and merchant payments up to ₹2,000 stay free, leaving about 96% of merchant transactions unaffected.
CAQM inspection in Hapur finds 16 of 22 industrial units non-compliant
On 15 September 2026, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) inspected 22 industrial units in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, found 16 non-compliant and issued 12 show cause notices.
Rajnath Singh unveils MSME and start-up initiatives at DRDO-industry meet 'VIMARSH'
On 15 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled policy initiatives for MSMEs and start-ups and launched a framework to share DRDO software source codes with licensee industries at 'VIMARSH', a DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet in New Delhi.
India's total exports reach US$ 399.27 billion in April–August 2026, up 15.55%
On 15 September 2026, the Commerce Ministry said India's total exports (merchandise and services) for April–August 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 399.27 billion, 15.55% higher than a year earlier.
CCPA imposes ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido for misleading tipping prompts and dark patterns
On 15 September 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) said it had imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Roppen Transportation Services, which runs the Rapido app, for misleading pre-ride tipping prompts and dark patterns.
India's largest-ever 70-member team flagged off for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
On 15 September 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship flagged off India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, to be held from 22 to 27 September 2026.
PM Modi pays tribute to Saratchandra Chattopadhyay on his 150th birth anniversary
On 15 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Bengali writer Saratchandra Chattopadhyay on his 150th birth anniversary.
Ashwini Vaishnaw opens Shivlakha GCT and dedicates Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals in Gujarat
On 15 September 2026, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated, dedicated or laid the foundation stone for five Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) in Gujarat, and flagged off a salt-loaded freight train from Shivlakha GCT to Mithapur.
DRI seizes 231.8 kg of methamphetamine tablets in Assam and Tripura
On 15 September 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted four trucks in Assam and Tripura and seized 231.8 kg of suspected methamphetamine tablets, one of the biggest such seizures in the North-East.
Mon, 14 Sept 2026
Bhupender Yadav inaugurates Great Indian Bustard Soft Release Centre at Naliya in Kachchh
On 14 September 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav visited the Great Indian Bustard habitat at Naliya in Gujarat's Kachchh district, inaugurated a GIB Soft Release Centre and the Sayara Van Kavach, and reviewed mangrove work at Jakhau.
Retail inflation rises to 4.82% in August 2026 on the new CPI series (base 2024=100)
On 14 September 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI released the Consumer Price Index for August 2026, showing year-on-year retail inflation of 4.82% (provisional), up from 4.45% in July.
India and MERCOSUR sign protocol on electronic certificates of origin and launch talks to expand their trade pact
On 14 September 2026, India and MERCOSUR signed the First Additional Protocol to their Preferential Trade Agreement to accept electronic Certificates of Origin, and announced negotiations to expand the agreement.
JNCASR scientists find wave-like heat transport in TlCu5Se3, aiding waste-heat-to-electricity conversion
On 14 September 2026, the Department of Science and Technology said researchers at JNCASR, Bengaluru, found an unusual wave-like heat transport regime in the copper chalcogenide thallium copper selenide (TlCu5Se3).
Amit Shah addresses Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai
On 14 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah was chief guest at the Hindi Diwas 2026 celebrations and the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai, attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August 2026 as fuel and power prices climb
On 14 September 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry released provisional Wholesale Price Index (base year 2022-23) data showing wholesale inflation of 9.92% in August 2026, up from 9.78% in July.
India approves export of up to 654 MW of power to flood-hit Nepal till December 2026
On 14 September 2026, the Ministry of Power announced approval for exporting electricity to the Nepal Electricity Authority for 18 hours a day from 13 September to 31 December 2026, after floods damaged Nepal's hydropower plants.
DRI seizes over 362 tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates routed via UAE under Operation Deep Manifest
On 14 September 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) said it had seized more than 362 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates in 13 containers at CFS Ambad, Nashik, under 'Operation Deep Manifest'.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached 34.54 crore citizens, says Social Justice Ministry
On 14 September 2026, Social Justice and Empowerment Secretary Sudhansh Pant said the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has reached 34.54 crore people, including over 13.70 crore youth and 10.64 crore women.